Trekker One
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- Time of past OR future Camino
- C.F.2014,15,16,19&23, Portuguese'17, Primitivo'18
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Not at all! The pair of shoes that I wore on my first Camino in 2016 are in my garage and I can't bear to get rid of them.Am I the only one that feels a little sad when it is time to retire a pair of shoes or boots that served you faithfully on one or several Camino's?
The 'experts' claim that the cushioning and inner part of the shoe breaks down long before the tread is gone or the shoe is technically worn out. I am far too thrifty for tossing shoes at that point!I was reading recently that a new pair of walking shoes would last 350-500 miles before replacements were required. Having not given it much thought, I would have expected double that.
It really depends on the characteristics and intent of the shoe. I seek high cushioning. Shoes that are designed for that will lose the cushioning relatively fast. And if tbat's important, your feet will let you know. If a shoe is designed for durability first, it will likely not be so cushioned. Neither is a bad shoe - they are serving different purposes.I was reading recently that a new pair of walking shoes would last 350-500 miles before replacements were required. Having not given it much thought, I would have expected double that.
I remember when I first saw this cartoon posted here during the height of the pandemic. I still have my copy - it is one of my favorites and always brings a smile to my face.
As Jim wrote and I have seen in many places shoes wear out after 500 miles tops. Well I walk more than that on Caminos and then use the Cascadias I had on my camino to knock around with and hike with and train with for my next Camino. I have to figure by the time the next camino rolls around I have put more than another 500 miles on.was reading recently that a new pair of walking shoes would last 350-500 miles before replacements were required. Having not given it much thought, I would have expected double that.
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Am I the only one that feels a little sad when it is time to retire a pair of shoes or boots that served you faithfully on one or several Camino's?
In my case, I had both love and hate for footwear worn on various Camino's. Picture one is of me trashing my hiking boots in Sahagun in 2015. I decided at that point that they would blister my feet no more. The selection at the store was limited as was their size options, but the cross training shoes lasted for the balance of that Camino, our walk in 2016 on the Francis and our Portuguese Camino in 2017 but were retired in Santiago after the Portuguese Camino. My current Merrell's that survived the Primitivo in 2018 and Camino Francis in 2019 have been relegated to winter walking in the snow and slush, but they will soon be retired as well. New Merrell's waiting in the box for the Del Norte this fall.
When my brand new Brooks wear out half way through a Camino, I am not saddened, but frustrated and angry. I sew them, glue them, duck tape the ankle area, replace inner soles. I get to the end and wear them home (I take no second pair with me). I then return them for credit as they are guaranteed for a year. It is a matter of principal. Society seems to accept the very short life of athletic shoes with very high prices. To spend $150 for less than a month of service is unacceptable. Combat boots and the older style Red Wings (shoes and boots) gave many years of service, albeit at an increased weight. Had the Brooks lasted a couple thousand miles, I probably would not return them. However, I wonder if enough people did this, maybe the shoes would be made more durable. 15-30 years ago, when I was much more active, I could get New Balance and other brands that had much more durable soles and nylon mesh uppers SEWN to the soles. They would get very beat, but would take a long time to fail completely. Unfortunately due to age and strangely shaped feet, boots on the Camino are not an option for me anymore unless I experiment with custom made models in the $500 plus range.View attachment 139277View attachment 139278
Am I the only one that feels a little sad when it is time to retire a pair of shoes or boots that served you faithfully on one or several Camino's?
In my case, I had both love and hate for footwear worn on various Camino's. Picture one is of me trashing my hiking boots in Sahagun in 2015. I decided at that point that they would blister my feet no more. The selection at the store was limited as was their size options, but the cross training shoes lasted for the balance of that Camino, our walk in 2016 on the Francis and our Portuguese Camino in 2017 but were retired in Santiago after the Portuguese Camino. My current Merrell's that survived the Primitivo in 2018 and Camino Francis in 2019 have been relegated to winter walking in the snow and slush, but they will soon be retired as well. New Merrell's waiting in the box for the Del Norte this fall.
I honour my old boots by placing them in corners of my living room! Sometimes I even wear them ! They'll probably outlast meNot at all! The pair of shoes that I wore on my first Camino I on 2016 are in my garage and I can't bear to get rid of them.
Oh, I’m planning the VdlP in my Altra Olympus…a good or not so good plan?Sad? No, quite the opposite! I rejoice in that I wore those shoes out!!! Then again I wear Altras, so it’s really not THAT hard to wear them out
*principle.When my brand new Brooks wear out half way through a Camino, I am not saddened, but frustrated and angry. I sew them, glue them, duck tape the ankle area, replace inner soles. I get to the end and wear them home (I take no second pair with me). I then return them for credit as they are guaranteed for a year. It is a matter of principal. Society seems to accept the very short life of athletic shoes with very high prices. To spend $150 for less than a month of service is unacceptable. Combat boots and the older style Red Wings (shoes and boots) gave many years of service, albeit at an increased weight. Had the Brooks lasted a couple thousand miles, I probably would not return them. However, I wonder if enough people did this, maybe the shoes would be made more durable. 15-30 years ago, when I was much more active, I could get New Balance and other brands that had much more durable soles and nylon mesh uppers SEWN to the soles. They would get very beat, but would take a long time to fail completely. Unfortunately due to age and strangely shaped feet, boots on the Camino are not an option for me anymore unless I experiment with custom made models in the $500 plus range.
Ditto. But a different plant. I look at them out my kitchen every morning and think of the Camino.When they are no longer fit for walking, I plant geraniums in my old boots and they have a new life in my garden.
I don't think my Altras last twice that, but then I replace them when the tread is unevenly worn. My husband might get that amount; he continues to wear them after they have holes, no tread, etc., so guess it depends on how you define "replacements were required."I was reading recently that a new pair of walking shoes would last 350-500 miles before replacements were required. Having not given it much thought, I would have expected double that.
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